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Rockcresses

Rockcresses are herbaceous, annual or perennial plants, growing to 10 to 80 cm tall, usually densely hairy, with simple entire to lobed leaves 1 to 6 cm long, and small white four-petaled flowers. The fruit is a long, slender capsule containing 10-20 or more seeds.

Scientific classification

Genus

Rockcresses (Arabis)

Family

Cruciferae

Order

Mustards, capers, and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Alpine rockcress Hairy rockcress Coast rock cress Annual rockcress Rockcress Fringed rockcress Arabis planisiliqua Arabis purpurea Arabis pycnocarpa var. adpressipilis Rockcress 'Schneehaube'Running rockcress 'Variegata'Alpine rockcress 'Aralba'

Care Guide for Rockcresses

Every week

Water

Water: Originating from rocky environments, rockcresses thrives with minimal moisture and prefers drier conditions. Drought-tolerant, it requires weekly watering without soggy soil. Well-suited for temperate regions, rockcresses flourishes with sporadic rainfall, making it ideal for rock gardens.

Propagation: Propagation of rockcresses can be achieved through seed sowing, stem cuttings, and division. Key success factors include adequate light, 18-21°C (64-70°F) temperatures, and well-draining soil. Cold stratification enhances seed germination, while challenges involve managing moisture and light during initial growth.

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